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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
October 9 What? First film Dracula in “Nosferatu” When? Friday, October 9 at 1pm Where? NMSU Library October 23 What? Gary Cooper as “Meet John Doe” When? Friday, October 23 at 1pm Where? NMSU Library November 13 What? What if “Death Takes a Holiday?” movie When? Friday, November 13 at 1 pm Where?

Flock Equipment Removal Nearing Completion in Grants

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. – Removal of the City of Grants’ former Flock Safety equipment is nearing completion, according to Grants Police Chief Maxine Monte.Monte told the Cibola Citizen on Sept. 22 that three of the four license plate readers had been removed and that all five cameras were gone.The removal...
A booth at Laguna Feast displayed photographs and information about Brittany Starr Waconda and other missing and murdered tribal members. Waconda has been missing since May 18, and her family continues asking anyone with information to come forward. Courtesy Photo

A booth at Laguna Feast displayed photographs and information about Brittany Starr Waconda and other missing and murdered tribal members. Waconda has been missing since May 18, and her family continues asking anyone with information to come forward. Courtesy Photo

Family Keeps Brittany Waconda’s Case in Public View as Search Continues

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
LAGUNA, N.M. – More than four months after Brittany Starr Waconda disappeared, her family is continuing its effort to keep her name and face before the public while investigators have announced no new developments in the case.Waconda, 39, has been missing since May 18.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
September 24 - 26 of 2027.What? Class of ‘77, 50th class reunion SAVE THE DATE!When? September 24th, 25th, 26th of 2027.Where? For more information, call Danny @ 505-287-3450 or Angela @ 505-285-7838 Follow us on Facebook @ GHS Class Reunion 76-77-78September 25 What? Movie “Spartacus” When?
Micaela Hidalgo, a Valencia County native who now calls Grants home, was crowned the 2027 New Mexico State Fair Queen Saturday, Sept. 19, during a coronation ceremony at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, according to the New Mexico State Fair. Hidalgo competed for the title representing Rodeo de Santa Fe. Photo courtesy New Mexico State Fair

Micaela Hidalgo, a Valencia County native who now calls Grants home, was crowned the 2027 New Mexico State Fair Queen Saturday, Sept. 19, during a coronation ceremony at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, according to the New Mexico State Fair. Hidalgo competed for the title representing Rodeo de Santa Fe. Photo courtesy New Mexico State Fair

Grants resident crowned 2027 New Mexico State Fair Queen

Diego Lopez, Editor
Sunday, September 20, 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Grants resident has been crowned the 2027 New Mexico State Fair Queen.Micaela Hidalgo, 21, received the title Saturday, Sept. 19, during a coronation ceremony at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, according to an announcement from the New Mexico State Fair.Hidalgo is a Valencia...

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
September 24 - 26 of 2027.What? Class of ‘77, 50th class reunion SAVE THE DATE!When? September 24th, 25th, 26th of 2027.Where? For more information, call Danny @ 505-287-3450 or Angela @ 505-285-7838 Follow us on Facebook @ GHS Class Reunion 76-77-78September 25 What? Movie “Spartacus” When?

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
September 24 - 26 of 2027.What? Class of ‘77, 50th class reunion SAVE THE DATE!When? September 24th, 25th, 26th of 2027.Where? For more information, call Danny @ 505-287-3450 or Angela @ 505-285-7838 Follow us on Facebook @ GHS Class Reunion 76-77-78September 11What? film ???When? Friday.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
September 24 - 26 of 2027.What? Class of ‘77, 50th class reunion SAVE THE DATE!When? September 24th, 25th, 26th of 2027.Where? For more information, call Danny @ 505-287-3450 or Angela @ 505-285-7838 Follow us on Facebook @ GHS Class Reunion 76-77-78September 4 What?
Courtesy of the National Forest Foundation and U.S. Forest Service The Cibola National Forest badge available through the new National Forests and Grasslands Passport features a bison, reflecting the forest’s namesake. “Cibola” is the Spanish word for a female bison, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Courtesy of the National Forest Foundation and U.S. Forest Service The Cibola National Forest badge available through the new National Forests and Grasslands Passport features a bison, reflecting the forest’s namesake. “Cibola” is the Spanish word for a female bison, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Visiting Mount Taylor? Collect a Cibola National Forest Digital Badge

Diego Lopez, Editor
Friday, August 28, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Visitors heading into the Cibola National Forest can now collect a digital badge for the trip through a new nationwide Forest Service passport program.The U.S. Forest Service and National Forest Foundation launched the National Forests and Grasslands Passport this week, giving...